In the 2025 SA Olympiads, featuring more than 110 000 learners from over 1 000 schools, our learners shone brilliantly, securing multiple Top 15 positions across Mathematics, English, and Coding & Robotics.

In the Foundation Phase, our young mathematicians excelled:

• Grade 1: Yize Ye, Kayden Douglas, and Isipho Dilizo placed 2nd in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Siwaphiwe Nkutha and Luca Schmidtke also secured 2nd place nationally.
• Grade 3: Babalwa Duma achieved 2nd place, with Mpilenhle Kubheka close behind in 3rd.

Our Intermediate Phase achievers continued the success:

• Grade 4 Mathematics: Gabriel Kiuvu ranked 4th nationally.
• Grade 4 English: Wandiswa Sitebe earned an impressive 3rd place.

And in the Senior Phase, our learners showcased exceptional talent:

• Grade 7 Coding & Robotics: Kiran Hattingh placed 2nd, and Shahmeer Badloo took 5th in the country.
• Grade 7 Mathematics: Kiran Hattingh added to the triumph with a 3rd place finish.

These results reflect not only exceptional ability, but also the hard work, curiosity, and passion for learning that define our St Dominics community.

“We are incredibly proud of every learner who represented our school with excellence, courage, and determination.”

Congratulations to all our Olympiad stars – you’ve made history and inspired us all!

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